A cozy one-pan meal featuring crispy chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, lemony black pepper sauce. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken stock
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp butter
Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 7 minutes, flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Remove from pan.
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Discard excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Pour in broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and keep heat low.
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Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
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Uncover and simmer to thicken if needed. Stir in butter.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.